The Glenrothes 12 Year Old vs Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Glenrothes 12 Year OldOld Masters Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlenrothesLombard
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£5.3£3.9
Rating3.78/5

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £4 vs £5.

For beginners: Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.3 vs £3.9)

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.9 vs £5.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Old?

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedMalt Extract

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old WoodNutty

Only Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Vanilla

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